The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled that Libya’s national team will forfeit three points to Nigeria’s Super Eagles over the treatment of the latter in Libya. The North Africa country will also pay a fine, CAF ruled.
The ruling was CAF’s decision on the botched Nations Cup qualifier between Libya and Nigeria, which was scheduled for Tuesday, 15 October. The Nigerian team decided not to proceed with the encounter after their flight into Benghazi from Kano was diverted without prior notification. The flight was diverted to Al-Abraq International Airport where the Super Eagles players and crew were kept waiting for over 12 hours.
Th CAF Disciplinary Board said because Libya violated AFCON Regulations and the CAF Disciplinary Code —specifically Articles 31, 82, and 151- CAF has declared the match forfeited by Libya and awarded Nigeria a 3-0 victory.
